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| Pillow and towel | If you're giving a sponge bath, these are essential items! Since the most important rule of bathing is never to take your hands off your baby once you start the bath, a pillow covered with a towel provides a comfortable, convenient place for a sponge bath. Also, be sure the room you're in is draft-free to keep your baby warm. | |||
| Baby tub | If you're bathing an older tot, set up your tub first before bringing Baby in the bathroom. And if you're bathing your child in a sink, be sure to have a towel or sponge to put at the bottom of the basin for Baby to sit or recline on—this will keep her comfortable and safe. | |||
| Washcloth | You'll need a washcloth, sponge, or terry gloves for a tub bath or a sponge bath. If you're washing a newborn, remember to wash your little one from the neck down; undress half of the body at a time to prevent your baby from becoming chilled. | |||
| Sanitized cotton balls | You'll need these for cleaning around your baby's eyes. To do this, go from the inside to the outside of the eye with the cotton ball (using a separate cotton ball for each eye). | |||
| Hooded towel | A soft and fluffy hooded towel is the perfect way to receive Baby after a bath. Remember to gently pat your baby dry; rubbing may damage a baby's gentle skin. | |||
| Clean diaper and wipes | After her bath, Baby will need a fresh diaper before getting dressed. | |||